While It Is Easy to Predict That Participation Rates, Generally

While it is easy to predict that participation rates, generally, will decline for gridiron football, the authors suggest some unintended consequences. Which of the following was NOT suggested as one of these unintended consequences?

A) Boys and young men from less affluent families will continue to aspire to play the game in the pursuit of educational opportunities
B) Girls and young women who have traditionally been denied the opportunity to play the sport may take to it in greater numbers
C) Sponsors and broadcasters will turn away from the sport, and its status in North American culture will subsequently decline
D) Boys and young men from minority racial and ethnic backgrounds will continue to aspire to play football in the pursuit of careers in professional sport